Engine 2 problems persist on Hamilton’s Lanc

ENGINE REPAIR

Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

The Lancaster had to delay its much anticipated take off Monday morning due to last-minute engine problems. The problems may have occurred when pumper trucks sprayed water on the airplane as a ceremonial farewell. The crew is currently working on the problem and hopes that the plane will take off later Monday afternoon.

LANCASTER

Cathie Coward,The Hamilton Spectator

The Lancaster had to delay its much anticipated take off Monday morning due to last-minute engine problems. The problems may have occurred when pumper trucks sprayed water on the airplane as a ceremonial farewell. The crew is currently working on the problem and hopes the plane will take off later Monday afternoon.

Last-minute engine problems have delayed the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Lancaster from starting its journey to England to spend more than a month flying around with the world's only other airworthy Lancaster in a series of Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial events and air shows.

Hamilton's Lancaster was to take off around 10 a.m. Monday from the museum but the No. 2 engine wouldn't start and required mechanics to take a look.

@Ironhell, the Lanc can fly on two engines, one in a pinch. That's how so many of them got back to England. It was made for the conditions of war. In fact the Lank is so forgiving, they even fly with half their wings missing and the a fuselage full of holes. Bullet holes. They only need all four to take off. That's when the power is needed.

The problem was caused by the fire truck "salute" - it's not the aircraft! This is a pristine aircraft, certified airworthy and maintained better than when it was new - new parts, new engines, everything. In WW2, women ferry pilots did this flight all the time and very few problems. Can't wait to see the UK footage with TWO Lancs in the air plus all the assorted warbirds.